Wolves Sack Vitor Pereira After Historic Premier League Struggles

Vitor Pereira's tenure at Wolverhampton Wanderers has been marked by a severe leadership crisis and poor results, culminating in his dismissal following a 3-0 defeat at Fulham. Throughout the 2025 Premier League season, Wolves have struggled immensely, with an unstable captaincy featuring five different leaders and a squad that has underperformed, partially due to misaligned recruitment and tactical decisions. Despite Pereira receiving a new three-year contract in September amidst winless form, the team’s persistent poor performances and leadership vacuum led chairman Jeff Shi to part ways with him. Critics, including former Premier League CEO Keith Wyness, argue that the root problems lie with Wolves' ownership and management structure rather than Pereira himself. Wolves currently sit bottom of the Premier League, facing one of the worst starts in league history, with their chances of avoiding relegation looking bleak. Pereira's inability to inspire confidence and the club's internal turmoil reflect deeper systemic issues beyond the manager's control.